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Category: Undergraduate

  • Studying Social Policy at York

    24 February 2023 by Rachel
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Rachel, an international student from China. I study BA in Social Policy, and am in my final year now. I really enjoy learning social policy, and will further…

  • Day in the life of a student midwife

    20 February 2023 by Beth
    3 minute read

    Hello everyone! My name is Beth, and I’m a 3rd-Year Midwifery student at York. Life as a student midwife is always busy with placements and theory blocks within semesters, but…

  • Tips for writing Politics essays

    15 February 2023 by Kitty
    3 minute read

    Hiya! I’m Kitty, and I study Politics with International Relations at the University of York! In my blog post, I share the methods I’ve developed to write a good Politics…

  • Biology facilities to look forward to

    10 February 2023 by Zara
    1 minute read

    Hi! I’m Zara and I’m a third year Genetics student. Join me for a tour of all the fantastic facilities in the Biology department at York that you can look…

  • My favourite places on the Uni of York campus

    10 February 2023 by George
    1 minute read

    Hi, I’m George. I’m a third year Business of the Creative Industries student. Here’s my video on my favourite places on campus, including the spots I like to study and…

  • Industry opportunities for Theatre at York

    2 February 2023 by Molly
    3 minute read

    Industry opportunities While studying, I have taken part in a wide variety of industry opportunities for theatre at York. These have included: Seeing theatrical performances Often, if a production relates…

  • Studying Global Development at York

    2 February 2023 by Alice
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Alice, and I’m in the third year of my BA Global Development degree. I’m currently on a study-abroad year at the University of Denver, but I wanted to…

  • Reflections on placement life at York: five months in

    2 February 2023 by Iona
    4 minute read

    Hi everyone! I’m Iona, and I study Social and Political Sciences with Philosophy at York. I’m now on my placement year at GSK. I’ve been working in the Communications and…

  • My placement experience at Goldman Sachs

    1 February 2023 by Andrew
    3 minute read

    I began my placement year in June 2021 at Goldman Sachs, and was based in their London Office. I worked within the Internal Audit division, spending half my placement in…

  • How to manage studying a joint Philosophy degree

    30 January 2023 by Ellie
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Ellie, and I’m currently in my third year, studying Philosophy and Sociology at the University of York. I’m going to share with you the experiences I’ve enjoyed most…

  • What can you do with a degree in Languages?

    30 January 2023 by Amelia
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Amelia, and I’m a 1st-Year French and German student. I’m enjoying my course so far, and I’m looking forward to exploring the more specialised modules next year! In…

  • A week in the life of an English and Related Literature student

    26 January 2023 by Nadia
    4 minute read

    Hi everyone, my name is Nadia, and I am in my second year at the University of York, studying English and Related Literature. I love my degree as not only…